Pharmaceutical Science Dalhousie University

Overview

Dalhousie University ’s College of Pharmacy offers a research-intensive Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Science s programme, an excellent option for graduates with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) or a degree in Health Professions, including Pharmacy.As an MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences student, you’ll engage in original research, take part in graduate seminars, and attend presentations by invited experts. You’ll also develop specialized skills and gain hands-on experience in areas tailored to your chosen research focus. This programme will prepare you to contribute not only to drug discovery but also to the development and advancement of new therapies in both academic research and the pharmaceutical industry.This programme offers students the flexibility of either full-time or part-time study. While the full-time programme is typically completed in two years, the part-time programme can be completed at a pace that allows students to keep up with family obligations and part-time work.

What will I learn?

• General laboratory techniques

• Techniques specific to your chosen area of research

• How to develop and execute a research project

• Ability and confidence to clearly and succinctly communicate research results to the scientific community

• Critical-thinking skills

Possible careers include:

• Pharmaceutical researcher

• Pharmaceutical educator 

• Government researcher or consultant

• Sales representative

Accreditation

This programme participates in the Integrated Health Research Training Programme (IHRTP). While no credit is provided for the IHRTP, you will receive a notation on your transcription.